Stem Stories is a program that encourages preschoolers to get outside and explore their world. This age group thrives on hand's on learning so this is a perfect opportunity to connect with your little one in their favorite place outside! This month's theme explores hibernation, join us as we discover how different animals adapt to winter.
Join Ellen as she makes a hibernation station and talks about the different ways animals cope with colder weather.
Wolf in the Snow by
When a wolf cub and little girl are lost in a snowstorm they must find their way home.
William Wakes Up by
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The Snowy Nap by
After hearing about winter from his friends, Hedgie the hedgehog tries to stay awake to experience its wonders.
Over and under the Snow by
Over the snow, the world is hushed and white, but under the snow is a secret world of squirrels and snowshoe hares, bears and bullfrogs, and many others who live outside in the woods during the winter.
Hibernation Station by
Everybody at the station! It's time for winter hibernation! The sweet rhyming text of this book will calm even the most rambunctious kids and have them dreaming about what it's like to hibernate. Young readers will be soothed and delighted as this story introduces them to different types of hibernating animals. The creatures on the train are preparing to snuggle into sleep, although with a passenger list that includes chipmunks, bears, snakes, hedgehogs, groundhogs, frogs, turtles, mice, bats, and more, there's a lot of noise! Will the hibernating critters ever get to sleep? Take a trip to Hibernation Station to find out!
Bear Snores On by
On a cold winter night many animals gather to party in the cave of a sleeping bear, who then awakes and protests that he has missed the food and the fun.
Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by
"In a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, two young children witness how the season changes from autumn to winter"--
"This book introduces readers to the science behind migration. Students learn about the hunger and nesting factors that motivate birds to fly south for the winter and north for the summer"
Animals in Winter by
Describes the many different ways animals cope with winter, including migration, hibernation, and food storage.
Hidden Hibernators by
Describes the ways animals hibernate during the winter, explaining the difference between true hibernators and light sleepers, and how they wake up in the spring.
